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If you have to watch one Netflix movie in August, stream this one

This Netflix movie about a real-life celebrated figure was divisive when it was released late last year, but it's worth watching even now.
A man checks machinery in The Abyss.

35 years ago, Hollywood’s biggest director made his most underrated blockbuster

Released in 1989, this sci-fi movie is perhaps the most overlooked movie in this director's filmography. Find out what it is and why it stands the test of time.
Margot Robbie as Jane Porter in The Legend of Tarzan.

3 underrated movies on Max you need to watch in August

Adventure, romance, action, and more are waiting for you in the three underrated movies on Max that you need to watch in August.
A man looks at a man in uniform in Squid Game season 2.

Squid Game season 2: Everything we know so far about the hit Netflix series

Here's what we know about the second season of one of Netflix's biggest hit shows, Squid Game.
Two men sit in a field in Red Dawn.

40 years ago, this ’80s action movie captured America’s imagination. Does it still hold up in 2024?

Four decades ago, a low-budget action movie captured America's Cold War moment. All these years later, does it still hold up?
A boy talks to an orange creature in The Lorax.

The best kids movies on Netflix right now

Looking for movies the kids will enjoy? Netflix has a ton of great options — including new additions like Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat and The Lorax.
The cast of Jigsaw.

The best horror movies on Netflix right now

Celebrate the end of summer and the early start of spooky season with these great horror movies on Netflix, including Jigsaw and Bone Tomahawk.
A man and a woman stand in Anyone but You.

The best romantic comedies on Netflix right now

Looking for a good rom-com to stream? Anyone but You and Wedding Season are the headliners of the best romantic comedies on Netflix this August.
Jason Statham in Mechanic: Resurrection.

3 underrated action movies on Amazon Freevee you should watch in August 2024

Get ready for a blast from the past with our three underrated action movies on Amazon Freevee that you should watch in August 2024.
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The best movies on Disney+ right now (August 2024)

Young Woman and the Sea, X-Men: First Class, and The Princess Bride are among the best movies to stream on Disney+ right now.
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Everything you need to know about Avatar 3

James Cameron will bring audiences back to Pandora in Avatar 3. Here is everything you need to know about Avatar 3, including the release date, cast, and more.
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The 35 best sitcoms on Netflix right now (August 2024)

The best sitcoms on Netflix include Unstable, Act Your Age, That '90s Show, Grace & Frankie, How I Met Your Mother, Tires, Reba, The Upshaws, and more.
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The Monkey: Neon unveils teaser for horror film from Longlegs’ Osgood Perkins

Neon released the first teaser for The Monkey, Osgood Perkins' supernatural horror film based on Stephen King's short story.
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Kit Harington opens up about controversial Game of Thrones ending, Jon Snow spinoff

In an new interview, Kit Harington is opening up about the divisive ending to Game of Thrones and the potential for a Jon Snow spinoff.
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3 great Max crime dramas you should watch in August 2024

These great Max crime dramas are perfect ways to wrap up your summer.
Hugh Jackman in Reminiscence.

5 sci-fi movies on Netflix you need to watch in August 2024

Here are five sci-fi movies you need to watch on Netflix in August, including a mysterious thriller and one of the greatest sequels of all time.
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3 action movies on Amazon Prime Video you need to watch in August

Saddle up for Sylvester Stallone, Mel Gibson, and Liam Neeson, who star in three action movies on Amazon Prime Video you need to watch in August 2024.
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This underrated Harrison Ford thriller is better than you remember

This 1990 thriller starring Harrison Ford is back in the spotlight due to a recent Apple TV series remake. Here's why it's better than you remember.
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Tom Cruise pulls epic stunt at the Olympics closing ceremony

Tom Cruise passed the Olympic flag from Paris to Los Angeles on Sunday night, and of course it involved an epic stunt and a movie-like action sequence.
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If you have to watch one Hulu show this August, stream this one

This series just ended, but that doesn't mean it's not worth watching. The comedy is one of the best shows on Hulu, and it's well worth watching this August.
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How did Borderlands achieve all those amazing stunts?

In an interview with Digital Trends, Jimmy O'Dee and Noon Orsatti spoke about Borderlands and the emphasis on using practical effects.
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With Deadpool & Wolverine and Robert Downey Jr.’s return as Doctor Doom, Marvel is getting desperate

Robert Downey Jr.'s return to the MCU as Doctor Doom, combined with the Deadpool & Wolverine's cheap fan service, only illustrates the mess Marvel is in now.
Batman stands in a dark alley in Batman: Caped Crusader.

Is Batman: Caped Crusader better than Batman: The Animated Series?

Batman: The Animated Series co-creator Bruce Timm returns with Caped Crusader, but how does it compare to the much-beloved DCAU show?
Aerial view of water at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Where to watch the 2024 Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony

The best athletes in the world will soon say goodbye to France and the 2024 Paris Olympics. Find how to watch a live stream of the Closing Ceremony.
The cast of Yellowstone.

Everything you need to know about Yellowstone season 6

What's the deal with Kevin Costner and the future of Yellowstone? We've got everything you need to know about Yellowstone season 6.
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Stranger Things season 5: everything we know so far

Here's what we know about the upcoming fifth and final season of Netflix's hit series Stranger Things.
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Borderlands’ Florian Munteanu wants to pick a fight with you

Creed's Florian Munteanu gets his Bane on in Eli Roth's Borderlands. The actor talked with Digital Trends about preparing for the movie and that damn mask.
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Like the new Eli Roth film Borderlands? Then watch these 3 action movies now

If you liked Borderlands, try watching the three movies, including a DC superhero film and the best action film of the 21st century.
Harrison Ford in Clear and Present Danger.

Harrison Ford had one of his best action roles in this neglected ’90s classic

In addition to Han Solo and Indiana Jones, Harrison Ford had one of best action roles ever in this underrated 1994 action movie. Find out why it still holds up.
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3 action movies on Netflix you need to watch in August 2024

Our list of three action movies on Netflix that you need to watch in August includes an adaptation with an iconic movie star and a forgotten war thriller.
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How to watch the women’s soccer Olympic finals: USA vs Brazil

The USWNT takes on Brazil for Olympic gold today, and we have everything you need to know to watch a live stream for free.
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The best family movies on Netflix right now

Monster House, Minions, and Saving Bikini Bottom join our list of family-friendly films that make up the best family movies on Netflix right now.
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Cuckoo review: an admirably offbeat horror thriller

Cuckoo is a strange, frequently thrilling surrealist horror film. It's now playing in theaters nationwide.
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SOULM8TE: M3GAN spinoff finds its lead

SOULM8TE, a new film in the M3GAN universe, has found its star. Australian actress Lily Sullivan has landed the lead role in the spinoff.
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Jason is a writer, editor, and pop culture enthusiast whose love for cinema, television, and cheap comic books has led him to work in the entertainment industry. A proud graduate of both Whitman College (Adam West’s alma mater!) and Syracuse University, he has worked at Marvel Entertainment, DC Comics, Warner Bros., and Screen Rant. At Digital Trends, he covers all things film and television, from ranking Alfred Hitchcock’s best films to examining the everlasting neuroses of Larry David.  When he’s not obsessing over the latest Marvel Studios trailer, you can find him either working or surfing the web looking for the perfect fudge brownie recipe.